“Honesty is everything that one does when nobody looks at you” These words that make part of my Mom’s catchy phrases popped- out from my mind as I was waiting to be called. The reason for its retrieval was, a bad habit of mine of taking more than one mint from the free bowl that you can find in the reception counters. In this peculiar case I was waiting to be called for my interview, and interview that was the star-point of the United Space School Program. This interview was the one that decided if I was going to take part in my selected team. The Maroon Team specialized in the operations involving the Landing of Mars and the way back. Our mission with the collaborative work of other 4 teams was to theorize and design a Human Manned Mission …show more content…
to Mars. It is a program that involves 50 students from 25 different nations. Being the Colombian representative meant that I was carrying with not only my own image but the image of my Country.
Furthermore, I was carrying the values of my family and the persons that supported me to have come all the way to Houston. A lot of stress and nerves came up and they all came together when I heard my name called from inside the room, It was my turn to go. The last time I was in a interview was around elementary school. At those times, the questions were trivial as what kind of sport you like and what is your favorite type of ice cream. In this latest Interview, in an academic level, I was measured by different standards. I had a close thought about what kind of questions were waiting ahead of me. I had been studying about space before high school, so I had some confidence on my side. As I entered the room, the look of my mentor gave me a chill down my spine. It was the first time that I had to interview to apply for something, and had to show my skill at speaking English and my knowledge about the subject. The first question was an expected one, simple and straightforward. The Interviewers asked why I wanted to be part of the Maroon Team. I responded with total confidence clarifying my enthusiasm about physics and math and how I felt that compared to other teams, was the most
suitable. Everything was going smoothly and slowly all the tension and the stress build-up in my head began to go away as I continued speaking, I tried to pronounce every word as best as I could. Then the hard part came with questions like the requirements of a lander and the measure of the stationary orbit came into play. I was able to respond most of them with accuracy until a basic but hard to follow question appeared. My mentor simply asked what are the two things that you have to had in count for a safe landing while entering a planet’s atmosphere?. My mind went blank, I had some ideas but I wasn't sure they were accurate. Not knowing the answered and yet not giving up the chance I started to go through Ideas close enough to the answer until I reached one of them, I responded the density of the planet’s atmosphere, but I couldn't come up with the other one. My mentor left the interview there. He looked at me with a smile and said that I did well. My journey as a member of the Maroon Team began with a trembling hand-shake and a nervous smile, and as I walked outside the room I remember another of my Mom’s Phrases: “ A good idea is the sum of a bunch of bad ideas”. Leaving inside of me a sense of confidence and satisfaction.
...ause it was the mission that NASA was able to put the first man up onto the moon. Neil Armstrong was the pilot of the Apollo 11 flight. There was a special shuttle that was attached to the spaceship; it was called the Eagle. The Eagle was designed to transport some crew members down to the moon. Armstrong was responsible for driving and landing the shuttle safely down to the moon. While on his way down to the moon, Armstrong realized that he was starting to run out of fuel. Thankfully, Armstrong did have enough to land on the moon and make it back up to the spaceship. When the Eagle was leaving the spaceship for the first time up in space, it wasn't completely depressurized so there was something like a gas bubble come from the shuttle as it was on its way to the moon. The gas bubble moved the shuttle off course and the Eagle actually landed four miles off course.
I would like to thank Salish Kootenai College for giving me the wonderful opportunity of applying for STEM academy. If somebody had told me that I would be applying for college classes as a sophomore, I would not have believed them. My parents have always told me that when an opportunity comes, you should take it, and I do not plan on letting this experience go to waste. Education has been a big part of my life, and this academy can only help me move forward. That being said, here are a few reasons why I should be considered a candidate for the STEM academy. Joining the STEM academy will allow me to further my knowledge and help me to get closer to my goals, my academic career would flourish, and I would be closer to my ambition for my future. I am determined to become the best and most educated version of myself that I can possibly be.
Interviewer face towards the camera: That was a lot of information and thoughts for the students to take in. Meanwhile we will get back to Mr Shakespeare.
education. Doing the interview, I had some target questions that I wanted ask. I asked the
From scientists to seamstresses, men and women from all across the U.S. were chosen to help with the Apollo missions. Even though very few Americans would ever walk on the moon — only 12 to this day to be exact — hundreds of thousands of people were required to make it happen. Nothing quite as significant in terms human cooperation had ever been attempted before that point.
Motivational interviewing is a guiding system that aide’s individuals to resolve conflicted affections and insecurities with finding interior inspiration to change their conduct. It is empathetic, practical, furthermore short-term procedure that takes under thought how troublesome it is to make lifestyle changes. Motivational interviewing was invented by clinical psychologist William Miller and Stephen Rollnick. This method was created to help people escape addiction (Miller and Rollnick, 1991).
For this assignment I interviewed three constituencies all from Bridgewater State University (BSU). For my constituencies I decided to open a dialogue with a support staff, administrator, and student in an attempt to get a holistic view of the institution both structurally and opinion wise. Before arranging times to meet with each individual I made sure I had clear, concise questions prepared. Each of the Interviewees was asked the same five questions: (1) Can you tell me a bit more about your role/work/studies at Bridgewater State University? (2) What background/ training/skills did you need to be qualified for your current role? (3) What do you enjoy most about your position/studies? (4) Are there things that make BSU special or unique? (5) what would you like to see change for the better in relation to your role on campus? All of
After watching the interview and being able to have a good understanding of what she was talking about felt great. It’s always nice to see knowledge applied outside the classroom. A rush of pride is given to yourself, as an emotional
As an interviewer I presented myself as warm and professional. From the very opening statement, my goal was to build
My internal organs thumped against my chest as I dragged my bag along the carpet floor and into the corridor. As I walked into the long hall, I glanced up and noticed the sign telling me I could get on. My entire body could barely hold itself together with the anticipation of the monumental, dream-come-true event about to take place. I said to myself, "I'll soon be in the air." I slowed my pace to further enjoy what was happening. Swarms of people walked around me as I treasured knowing that one of my lifetime goals was now inevitably going to occur. The excitement and adrenaline running through my veins could have killed a horse.
The best way to learn about a person is to ask them questions. Future teachers ask the teachers before them questions to make them successful in educating the next generation. As adults, we believe that we know everything about people younger than us. However, as we are learning about middle level learners, the best source of information on some topics are middle school students. Through the interview of middle school students, I was able to gather data and analyze it, and I can use this information to influence my future practices as a teacher.
I walked in the door with shaky hands and my heart beating a mile a minute. The building was beautifully decorated and I felt very out of place. I had never had a job before and was nervous that busing tables at a country club wasn't really for me. I walked into the linen room and put on my burgundy bus coat for the first time. Now I was feeling more excited than nervous. I would meet people and learn new things. Maybe this would not be so bad.
Relating to the Audience: I believe that the Space Shuttle program has fascinated most if not all of you at some point of time, so much so that it has driven some of us to pursue Aerospace Engineering. Thus, it is a good idea to explore the program’s end result, the reason why it was started in the first place – To build the International Space Station.
To prepare for the conversation, research was conducted to make sure there was enough information about the future of space flight; and that people of different ages and educational and professional backgrounds could engage in the topic. Two weeks before the conversation, twelve possible participants were emailed and asked to participate in the conversation. One and a half weeks before the conversation, an agenda, research resources, and the promise of food and drinks were emailed to the accepting participants.
close with a little story my mother used to tell me when I was little: "This is